This post was inspired after reading The Boat Galley's post about making your dreams come true. I was moved when I read how she would ask her grandkids “What have you done TODAY to make your dreams come true?” Such a lovely and inspiring question to ponder on. Regardless of the size of your dream, like … Continue reading Plans to make a Dream Come True
Author: s/v DharmaGirl
The Art of Boat Shopping
I want to start this off to share that we are not experts at shopping for used boats. We are also not brokers, nor looking to make any money selling boats. We are merely interested in writing a little blurb on our experience, sharing what we learned with hopes to pass on a little tidbit. … Continue reading The Art of Boat Shopping
Merry Christmas to you and your families. 🎄
Keyless
This morning when I was sitting in my car I noted my car keys dangling from the ignition key slot. I smiled. I was remembering handing off the keys to my home to the realtor just about 20 months ago. At that time I had a house key, apartment key, car key, car clicker, and … Continue reading Keyless
Reason to Believe
The title of this post has nothing to do with the current holidays. Please don't get me wrong, I do believe in the magic of Christmas. But this post, which is overdue by 15-16 months, explains my choice of this title. We purchased our Tatoosh 42 that was located in St. Petersburg, Florida. Found her … Continue reading Reason to Believe
Yummy Apple Crisp – A Modified Version
For some odd reason, I do not have a photo from when I made this dish. We are familiar with apple crisps so it wouldn't be novel to have a photo but I felt it would be enticing to see the juicy yummy dessert. Anyhoo, it's super easy to make any time. When you have … Continue reading Yummy Apple Crisp – A Modified Version
FrigoBoat
What we learned Our Frigoboat system is based on a Danfoss BD50 compressor with a single Evaporator plate in the freezer, and a "spill-over" design for the refrigerator. It works well for us. Danfoss Light Commercial Refrigeration Compressors - DC model We generally keep the fridge at 40F, any colder and we find the produce … Continue reading FrigoBoat
Sailing into It
I am often asked how I came into sailing. And I often give a brief answer that is often received with an 'Ah'. I reply that I married into a sailing family. That reply reflects that I am sailing by default. And that is how I believed it to be up until a couple of year … Continue reading Sailing into It
Genny and the Lights
Can you see my attempt at titling this post alike with Bennie and the Jets. It's a great song here ya go, listen while you read this post. Bennie and the Jets, Elton John: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5rQHoaQpTw. It's Monday, MLK Holiday, and we have a short list of items to complete today. The main items are to … Continue reading Genny and the Lights
Plain Ol’ Mold
I've become acquainted with Mold. We live in an environment that Mold loves to reside and grow. After some extensive research and chatting with fellow sailors, I pulled up my sleeves and dove right in. Today, I worked on a small locker located in our v-berth. After scrubbing the mold away with simple green, I … Continue reading Plain Ol’ Mold
